APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Screening Test Schedule PDF

APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Date

The APPSC Group 2 Screening Test will be held on 21 February 2027, which is a Sunday. The Screening Test is the preliminary stage of the recruitment. The exam timing, shift details and exam centre information are Not Yet Announced.

Is the APPSC Group 2 Exam in 2026 or 2027?

The recruitment is called APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 because the notification was issued in 2026. The Screening Test itself will take place in February 2027. So if you searched for the APPSC Group 2 exam date 2026, the date you need is 21 February 2027.

APPSC Group 2 Important Dates

The table below lists every stage of the recruitment. Dates that the Commission has not published yet are marked clearly.

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026

The Commission first announced 686 vacancies through the short notification. After additional vacancies came in from departments, the total in the detailed notification is 720. These are split between Executive and Non-Executive posts across the Group II Services.

The posts include Deputy Tahsildar, Sub-Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant, among others. The complete post-wise list with vacancy counts and pay scales is given in the official notification. Vacancy numbers can change if departments send revisions, so check the notification for the latest figures.

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The recruitment has three stages: the Screening Test, the Main Examination and the Computer Proficiency Test.

Stage 1: Screening Test

The Screening Test is a single paper on General Studies and Mental Ability with 150 questions, 150 marks and a duration of 150 minutes. Each wrong answer carries a negative mark of one-third of the marks for that question.

Stage 2: Main Examination

The Main Examination has two papers of 150 marks each, making a total of 300 marks. The Mains exam date is Not Yet Announced.

Stage 3: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Candidates shortlisted after the Mains examination must qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test. The CPT date and detailed qualifying marks are Not Yet Announced in this update.

APPSC Group 2 Selection Process

1. Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination.
2. Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total.
3. Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test.
4. Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Check dates, notices and corrigenda only on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in.
• Dates can change through a revised notice. Check the website regularly, especially close to the exam.
• Read the detailed Notification No. 37/2026 fully for post-wise eligibility, pay scales and reservation rules.
• Do not rely on unofficial messages about postponement or changes. Confirm them on the official website.

How to Use the Time Before the Screening Test

1. Go through the five Screening Test subjects and mark the weaker areas first.
2. Give regular time to Andhra Pradesh history, geography, economy and current affairs, since these appear in both the Screening Test and Mains.
3. Practise Mental Ability questions for speed and accuracy, keeping the negative marking in mind.
4. Solve previous question papers and timed mock tests in the 150-minute format.
5. Start Mains subjects early, as the Mains papers cover the Indian Constitution, economy, and science and technology in depth.

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